An accessible book club for disabled adults, where we explore stories together through discussion, creativity, and different ways of thinking.
The Page Turners
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Our first book is Gregor the Overlander, a fast-paced adventure about family, responsibility, and being pulled into a world you don’t understand. It’s an accessible, engaging story that gives us plenty to explore together through discussion and shared thinking.
Themes: Responsibility & growing up, war & violence, family & belonging
Trigger warnings:
Graphic: Death, Violence, Animal death
Moderate: War, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dementia, Torture, Confinement
Dates: Starting June 11th, running every second thursday of the month
Location: Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton. Room 4
Wurtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky — Tylissa Elisara
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian — Sherman Alexie
The Grandest Bookshop in the World — Amelia Mellor
A Rover’s Story — Jasmine Warga
A Kind of Spark — Elle McNicoll
Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers — Anna James
Nevermoor — Jessica Townsend
Fangs — Sarah Andersen
Skellig — David Almond
The Wee Free Men — Terry Pratchett
Books are chosen for accessibility, discussion, and a mix of genres and experiences. Participants are welcome to join at any point.
Our first book: Gregor the Overlander
by suzanna collins
Books to come:
Details
Our book club is designed for disabled adults who enjoy reading and thoughtful discussion. The club explores a range of accessible books across different genres throughout the year.
Each month, members read an assigned book and receive a small set of questions to think about while reading. When the group meets, discussion is open and welcoming, encouraging participants to share their ideas and interpretations.
The focus is not only on reading, but on learning how to engage with stories, exploring characters, themes and different perspectives while building confidence in discussions.
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